It's possible but it should be noted that the book and film were done after she died. So she was not around to defend herself.
Joan Crawford's daughter is Christina Crawford. She is known for her memoir, "Mommie Dearest," published in 1978, which details her troubled relationship with her mother and the abuse she allegedly suffered during her childhood. The book gained significant attention and was later adapted into a film starring Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford.
Yes, Christina Crawford contested her mother Joan Crawford's will after Joan's death in 1977. She alleged that the will was invalid due to undue influence and that her mother had been manipulated into disinheriting her and her siblings. The legal battle was highly publicized, reflecting the tumultuous relationship between Christina and Joan, which was further explored in Christina's memoir, "Mommie Dearest." Ultimately, the court upheld the will, and Christina received nothing from her mother's estate.
The cast of At Home with Joan Crawford - 1953 includes: Joan Crawford as herself
Before she became a famous actress, Joan Crawford was known for a few other talents. In the early days of her career, she was a dancer and showgirl.
Joan Crawford died on May 10, 1977 at the age of 72.
Faye Dunaway starred as Joan Crawford in Mommy Dearest. Mara Hobel starred as young Christina, and Diana Scarwid starred as adult Christina.
Mommy Dearest is an expose and memoir written by the adopted daughter of Joan Crawford, Christina Crawford. Mommy Dearest was published in 1978, and depicts the experiences and relationship between Christina and her mother.
I'm sure this isn't the first time it was used, but it sure is a memorable quote!!Mommie Dearest (1981 movie about Joan Crawford)Joan Crawford: This ain't my first time at the rodeo.
Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Mara Hobel, Howard Da Silva, Rutanya Alda, Harry Goz, Michael Edwards, Jocelyn Brando, Priscilla Pointer and Xander Berkeley and many more, all starred in the film Mommie Dearest.
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford, Faye Dunaway, And Christiana Crawford
Yes, Christina Crawford contested her mother Joan Crawford's will after Joan's death in 1977. She alleged that the will was invalid due to undue influence and that her mother had been manipulated into disinheriting her and her siblings. The legal battle was highly publicized, reflecting the tumultuous relationship between Christina and Joan, which was further explored in Christina's memoir, "Mommie Dearest." Ultimately, the court upheld the will, and Christina received nothing from her mother's estate.
Heavy stuff but the child-abuse rap was part of the plot of Mommie Dearest. I do not know if this was directly stated in the film, but Joan Crawford was NOT Christina Crawford"s natural mother- she was adopted. Now, we are back to all the mythology- and some reality of cruel stepmothers.
Yes, Dawn Steel got the title for her autobiography "They Can Kill You, But They Can't Eat You" from a line in the movie "Mommie Dearest." The line is spoken by Faye Dunaway's character Joan Crawford.
In the book Mommie Dearest Christina told what happened. Shortly before Thanksgiving Christina called her mother to ask her about coming home. Joan was in a bad mood and blasted Christina about Christmas List and told her to have a Christmas List by the next time they talked. The list Christina compiled was not good enough for Joan so she said that all four children would not be coming home and that as punishment they also would not be continuing at the school that they had been attending. Several days after Thanksgiving Christina was picked up and taken to Flintridge.
The cast of At Home with Joan Crawford - 1953 includes: Joan Crawford as herself
Joan Crawford was born on March 23, 1905.